GW Lacrosse's Late Rally Falls Short in 10-9 Loss at Denver

Colonials Outscore Pioneers in Second Frame in Non-Conference Finale

DENVER – The George Washington lacrosse team fell just short of Denver in a 10-9 loss on Friday evening at the Pioneers’ Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.

The Colonials (4-5) were down by three goals at halftime and outscored the Pioneers, 6-4, in the second frame, but they were just short of completing the comeback win on the road. The Colonials came within one at the 23:01 mark and forced a Denver timeout, but they were unable to find the back of the net in the final minutes.

GW and Denver (8-1) were knotted, 3-3, in the 20th minute of the first half, but the Pioneers took a 6-3 advantage into halftime. GW put up a vehement comeback attempt which included three late tallies in the last 8:40, but was edged by Denver – which is receiving votes in the IWLCA national poll – by just one goal.

Bathras netted back-to-back goals less than one minute apart and Mia added a tally to put GW up, 3-2, with 21:45 to play in the first half. Denver scored four unanswered to close the half and take a three-goal lead into the break.

Lynch opened the second frame with a goal for the Colonials just 44 seconds in but the Pioneers tallied two more to extend their lead to 8-4. Rash, Mia and Bumgardner found the back of the net in the half as GW outscored Denver, 6-4, and Lawson closed GW’s three-goal run over the final 8:40 with a free position goal with just 34 seconds showing on the clock. GW was unable to complete the comeback, however, and was edged in its non-conference finale. Junior Mackenzie Jones made a career-high 11 saves in the contest.

GW opens Atlantic 10 action with consecutive road games at Duquesne and St. Bonaventure on Friday and Sunday, April 4 and 6.